Which is cheaper, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Zelos Nova 37?

At MSRP the Ontic Utility 40 is the cheaper of the two at $799, against $899 for the Zelos Nova 37 — a $100 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Zelos Nova 37?

The Ontic Utility 40 wears larger at 40mm versus 37mm for the Zelos Nova 37 — a 3mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Ontic Utility 40 or the Zelos Nova 37?

The Ontic Utility 40 is rated to 300m versus 50m for the Zelos Nova 37.

What movement does the Ontic Utility 40 run compared to the Zelos Nova 37?

The Ontic Utility 40 runs a solar caliber, while the Zelos Nova 37 runs a manual (ETA/Peseux 7001).

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Ontic Utility 40vsZelos Nova 37

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Ontic Utility 40

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MSRP $799

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MSRP $899

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At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Utility 4040mm

Nova 3737mm

Power Reserve

Utility 40—

Nova 37—

Water Resistance

Utility 40300m

Nova 3750m

MSRP

Utility 40$799

Nova 37$899

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Sapphire

Domed Sapphire

Dial Color

—

Salmon

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

—

ETA/Peseux 7001

Type

Solar

Manual

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$799

$899

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